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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jean-Yves Kamale

Extremist rebels linked to IS kill at least 9 and kidnap 3 in eastern Congo

Congo Ceasefire Violation - (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group killed at least 9 people, including an 8-month-old baby and a 14-year-old girl in eastern Congo and kidnapped several others, authorities said on Wednesday.

Rebels with the Allied Democratic Forces attacked civilians in Tenambo village in the North Kivu province on Tuesday evening, Colonel Mak Hazukay, spokesperson for the Congolese army said in a statement, calling on residents to remain vigilant and temporarily avoid isolated places.

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